Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada in March
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
125mm
Sun
3.8h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March10°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Nanaimo's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March125mm average rain
March sits near Nanaimo's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March3.8 hours average sun
March is below Nanaimo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March8°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March17 weather score
March scores below Nanaimo's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
